Jose Morales
Born: 2/20/1983 in Rio Piedras, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2007-09-08 | Final Game: 2011-06-15
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Jose Guillermo Morales
Biography
Jose Morales was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011. Known for his versatility as a position player, Morales appeared in a total of 96 games throughout his career. He showcased a solid batting average of .289, demonstrating a consistent ability to get on base during his time in the league. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 21 RBIs to his teams, highlighting his capability to drive in runs when needed.
Morales' playing career unfolded during a period characterized by offensive power and evolving player dynamics in the game. Although he did not steal any bases, his overall performance reflected a player who prioritized contact and situational hitting. His contributions were particularly felt in clutch moments, as evidenced by his ability to produce runs without the benefit of power hitting. Morales' tenure in the majors may have been brief, but his impact on the teams he played for was marked by his reliability and skillful approach at the plate.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 218 | 25 | 63 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 48 | 0.289 | 0.365 | 0.344 | 0.709 | -24.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 54 | 119 | 14 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 0.311 | 26.1 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 19 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 22 | 60 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0.267 | -50.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ALDS1 | MIN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 58 | 41 | 300 | 19 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIN | C | 29 | 19 | 135 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIN | C | 11 | 4 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | COL | C | 17 | 17 | 117 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | COL | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 58 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | $420,000 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | $412,500 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,232,500 | ||